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OM: Longoria announces a big signing… which buries the sale of the club?
Published on July 1, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.
Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he never misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
Like Frank McCourt, Pablo Longoria also got excited about the signing of Roberto De Zerbi, the new coach of OM. And the Marseille president took the opportunity to announce a long-term project with the Marseille club. Enough to further dispel rumors of a sale of the club?
It’s finally official. After a very long wait, theABOUT announced the signing of Roberto DeZerbi who therefore signed up for three seasons. Proof that the Marseille club is preparing a long-term project with the Italian technician. This is also what confirms Pablo Longoria whose comments clearly rule out the possibility of a sale of theABOUT to Saudi Arabia.
Longoria ignites for De Zerbi
« We are very proud to welcome Roberto to Olympique de Marseille, a talented and renowned coach at European level. In addition to the enthusiasm shown, from the first contacts, at the idea of coaching OM, he presents all the qualities required to succeed on our bench. His choice to join us is a strong signal to the club and the new sporting cycle that we are beginning. », assures the president of theABOUT in the club press release, before Roberto De Zerbi ignites in turn.
“His choice to join us is a strong signal to the club and the new sporting cycle that we are beginning”
« I am very happy to be joining Olympique de Marseille, I had a strong desire to join this club. The history and prestige surrounding OM, the passion and fervour of its supporters, the seriousness and enthusiasm shown to me by Frank, Pablo and Medhi were decisive in my decision to take on this exciting challenge. I can’t wait to sit on the bench at the Orange Vélodrome, this time as OM coach, and help the club regain the rank that Marseille deserves. », Estimates for his part the new coach of theABOUT.
